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UTP to SJC: distance & flight time
Pattaya (U-Tapao International Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
7,998 mi
12,871 km · 6,950 nm
16h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,998 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 9m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- UTP — U-Tapao International Airport · Pattaya, Thailand
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near UTP
- HHQ · Hua Hin Airport71 mi away
- BKK · Suvarnabhumi Airport71 mi away
- DMK · Don Mueang International Airport89 mi away
- TDX · Trat Airport93 mi away
Near SJC
Frequently asked questions
How far is UTP from SJC?
The flight distance from Pattaya (UTP) to San Jose (SJC) is 7,998 miles (12,871 km, 6,950 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from UTP to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 9m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from UTP to SJC?
Nonstop service on UTP–SJC depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 16h 9m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Pattaya and San Jose?
San Jose is 14 hours behind Pattaya.
What is the cheapest way to fly from UTP to SJC?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on UTP–SJC that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some UTP to SJC fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain UTP–SJC tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.